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CHURCHES

PAINTED

The stunning interior of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Dubina was
originally painted in 1909. Photos by Andy Behlen
Sts. Cyril
and Methodius Church
FM 1383 Dubina community.
Featuring simple stenciling and framed
Stations of the Cross with words in Czech,
the church is just west of Weimar off old
Hwy. 90. Other than Sunday, the church
can be viewed from the entry only. It
can be opened for groups. Just north
of the church is the old Dubina grocery.
Following the road around the corner will
take you over the “Piano Bridge” – one of
the few remaining iron bridges in Fayette
County.
Painted: 1909; Architect: Leo
Dielmann; Mass Times: Weekends: 8:45
a.m. Sunday
Picnic: Sunday before 4th of July
Church related information on Dubina -
Call (979) 725-6714

St. Mary’s Church of the Assumption (below)
821 FM 1295, Praha community; located just south of the railroad tracks that run parallel to SH 90.
Prior to the coming of the Czechs, Praha was called Mulberry by the Anglo settlers. Praha has a huge
gathering every year when thousands descend on the church grounds for a veteran’s reunion.
Built: 1895; Architect: O. Kramer; Artists: Gottfried Flury, Rev. Louis Netardus, and Gene A.
Mikulik; Mass Times: Weekends: Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m.; Picnic: 8/15 & Sun. before
Veterans Day

To book a tour or for more information,
please call (866) 504-5294 or see our

web site: schulenburgchamber.org

Pictured above, the interior of St. Mary’s Church in Praha.

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